Boston Scientific Galway is Boston Scientific’s first international manufacturing facility, was established in Ireland in 1994. The facility has expanded significantly since then and it now comprises a modern purpose built 400,000 square foot facility housing both manufacturing and research and development. The facility is located on the outskirts of Galway city overlooking the famous Ballybrit Racecourse with an onsite gym, Starbucks & large canteen. The Galway facility is unique within the Boston Scientific Corporation structure in so far as it is the only facility that produces products for three of the organisation’s main product ranges. Galway has a full array of supporting Technologies on site which renders it virtually self-sufficient in the supply of its own sub-assemblies. Products - used to access, diagnose and treat anatomic sites - span 60 categories and include more than 14,500 product variants.
As an employer we know that to get the best, we must give the best. That is why our Graduate Programme is committed to giving each graduate a variety of experience within our organisation and structured on the job training. This position is a perfect opportunity for an ambitious person to gain exceptional experience in a large manufacturing multinational that will highly benefit their future career and complement their studies.
During the Programme, graduates will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technology in a state of the art facility with the most up to date equipment and technology.
Job purpose
In Operations, provide daily support of products, processes, materials, and equipment in order to achieve production goals (i.e., quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and safety). In New Product Development and Sustaining Engineering, support the development and advancement of product design deliverables for next generation and already commercialized products.
Key responsibilities
- Build Quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.
- Assists to define and implement all Quality standards and specifications and helps to ensure that Corporate and Regulatory requirements are met
- Identifies and resolves moderately complex exceptions to work assignments
- May participate directly in a new product/technology transfer to gain the necessary experience/exposure which such a challenge presents.
- Uses knowledge of Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis and Lean principles to investigate and solve problems and improve quality.
- Will be broadly conversant with validation techniques and associated Regulatory requirements including analysis of customer feedback and complaints.
- Understands and proactively follow through on the Environmental Management.
- Actively interacts with cross-functional team members, always practicing good teamwork, in support of day-to-day operating requirements.
- Demonstrates best practices in line with the department and site objectives.
Requirements/ experience for Graduate Programme
- Must have NFQ Level 8 degree 240 credits in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) discipline and graduated in the last 2 years.
- Strong system skills and aptitude.
- Good communication skills, teamwork abilities and initiative.
- Proven ability to work well as part of a team & on own with minimum supervision.
- Enthusiastic self-starter.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Eligible to work in Ireland.
What we can offer you
- Competitive Benefits – we offer market leading benefits including performance-related bonus, pension contribution, onsite gym, healthcare and an onsite Starbucks.
- A Career with Meaningful Purpose – opportunity to transform the lives of patients worldwide.
- Our Culture - our work is guided by core values that define our culture and empower our employees.
- Career Development – our highly engaged leaders will empower you to grow and will invest in your potential. You can also broaden your skills through personal development courses.
- Opportunity to Innovate – we encourage you to fulfil your true creative potential by speaking up with your ideas and solutions to problems that matter.
- Work-Life Balance – we have created a culture that acknowledges, respects and supports your life and work choices.
- Corporate Social Responsibility – we are dedicated to progressing business practices in areas important to our communities. Our onsite charity events have raised over €1.5 million for worthy causes in the past ten years.
With determination, imagination and a deep passion for human life, we’re exceeding the boundaries of what was previously thought possible. When you join us, you will see that reflected in everything you do, so if you’re ready to make a difference to people from all walks of life, there’s no better place to make it happen.
